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A Small Morning Family Prayer

31/01/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed morning. Thank You for waking us up healthy and safe on this new day.
Lord, as we enter a new week, may we find favour in Your sight that will be far better and greater than our past. Make a way where there seems to be no way.
Lord, we may, in our weakness go astray as we face each challenge and temptation ; be it at home, at work, and in our other transactions. Pardon us and help us to overcome such situations.
Lord, may we not retreat in our faith, but abide in You. Hold our hand, and walk us through, so that, together we can face tomorrow.
Lord, thank You for the blessings You have in store for each one of us. May we be confident and conscious that if we have faith, "we will receive".
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Jesus, “and whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” Matthew 21:22 -
A Small Morning Family Prayer

29/01/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for bringing us to the close of this week.
Lord, thank You for guiding us and giving us hope through the week. You desired to hear from us and to speak to us each morning. It was not our mental fortitude but Your Spirit that strengthened all of us to face spiritual, emotional, and physical stress. You were by our side always.
Lord, thank You for all the blessings showered upon us and for the hedge of protection around us that saved us through many dangers and snares.
Thank You for walking ahead of us and making the crooked paths straight.
Lord, refresh us and all those who toiled through the week to earn their livelihood. Give them rest and a peaceful weekend. Let their earnings be sufficient enough to meet their needs. Provide them as You provided our needs and wants.
Lord, we trust in Your plans that are designed for us to prosper. You are an awesome God.....Let Your will alone be done in our lives.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s promise:
I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.” – Jeremiah 31:25 -
WE HAVE FOUND FAVOUR IN THE LORD’S SIGHT

18/11/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed new week.
Lord, may we be attentive to Your teachings and walk ahead, with You leading our paths, with confidence. Make our feet like the feet of a deer, and enable us to tread on the heights.
Lord, may we not give any chance to doubts or fears about anything. Our flesh and our heart may fail, but You are the strength and our portion forever.
Lord, thank You for the assurance of Your favor in Your sight and for knowing us by our name. Help us to be worthy enough to experience Your gracious love and Your mercy each day.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Exodus 33:17
And the Lord said….”for you have found favor in My sight, and I know you by name.” -
THE LORD GOES BEFORE YOU

17/11/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed Worship Sunday.
Lord, thank You for giving us the strength of mind through Your Spirit, that enabled us to endure adversity with courage.
Lord, it was not our mental fortitude that helps (ed) us to face each day but Your promise that " _You would leave nor forsake us_ ". May we be firm in our hope. Help us to serve You with quiet hearts and minds, everyday.
Lord, embolden us to proclaim Your name boldly to this world. Help us to enhance our spirituality each day. May we not return to our falsehood often but be mindful of Your care and comfort given to us.
Lord, grant us Your grace and subdue our iniquities. Even though we are not worthy, You restored our life and doubled up the gladness to our hearts.
Lord, glory of the living, hope of the dying, lead us by Your grace, that we may always live a life pleasing to You and remain truthful to You at all times.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Deuteronomy 31:8
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” -
BEAR ONE ANOTHER’S BURDENS

16/11/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for adding another blessed day.
Lord, establish every one of us on the firm foundation of Your Word and Your promise. Bestow on us the gifts of joy and goodness that will bring hope in everyone's hearts.
Lord, draw us ever closer to You and give us the strength that we may decrease and You may increase, until You are seen in us.
Lord, we submit all the aching concerns of everyone because You care for us and for everyone. May we grow in grace together and show compassion for each other bringing honour and glory to Your Holy name.
Lord, let our thoughts be aligned with Your Word that teaches us to bear one another's burdens and prove ourselves to be worthy and sincere enough of our calling.
Lord, help us to produce much fruit in the power of the Holy Spirit, to Your praise and glory.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Galatians 6:2
Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. -
TESTING OF OUR FAITH PRODUCES STEADFASTNESS

15/11/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of peaceful morning given to us.
Lord, we consider it to be a privilege and pure joy showered out of Your love on us. We believe that situations we face each day, are designed by You for a purpose to reveal Your glory.
Lord, thank You that You refine us and cleanse us and make us stronger, perfect, complete, lacking in nothing.
Lord, we believe that the tests and trials we face are to reinforce our faith, obedience and to develop our perseverance.
Lord, forgive us when we think that giving up is a better answer than to keep on, keeping on our praise and worship, for, in the midst of our worship You manifest Yourself.
Lord, thank You for Your promise that the testing of our faith develops our patience and steadfastness, so that we can run the full race. Accept our prayer.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
James 1:3
..for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. -
CHILDREN ARE THE HERITAGE & SHALL BE TAUGHT BY THE LORD

14/11/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed morning.
Lord, as we observe Children's Day, we pray all the children into Your presence, who mean so much to You.
Lord, we thank You for giving us the wisdom and righteousness for raising our children pleasing in Your sight. Take them in Your hands and bless them.
Lord, thank You for the gift of unique talents, knowledge bestowed upon each adolescent / teenage child. Give them Your wisdom & guide and lead as they go through their education, work and all their endeavours.
Lord, let all the children be kept away from the evils of this world. Let no bad influence corrupt their precious minds and no harm fall on them.
Lord, let no illness or fear of the challenges go near them as they are away from home, pursuing their studies and their careers. Let them hold the courage in Your Mighty name, always.
Lord, thank You for giving us the children as our heritage. Guide all the parents to train up the child in the way he should go and be taught by Your statutes. Give us the greater joy to hear that our children are walking in truth.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Isaiah 54:13
All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children. -
AWESOME IS OUR GOD. HE ABIDES IN US IF WE LOVE & ABIDE IN HIM.

13/11/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for another day of life on earth.
Lord, You are a wonderful God, full of grace and mercy. We praise You!!!
Lord, as we walk with You, fill us with hope. In Your light alone can we find fullness of life.
Lord, thank You for renewing our heart with Your strength and purpose. Thank You for forgiving us the errors of yesterday and blessing us to walk closer in Your way today.
Lord, this is the day that You have made ; shine through us so that every person we meet may feel Your presence in us .Take our hand precious Lord, for we cannot make it by ourself.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s promise:
1 John 4:16
….God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. -
OUR LORD DELIVERS & RESCUES ALL THOSE WHO SEEK HIM

12/11/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we get down on our knees this morning in Your presence. Let our prayers be genuine and sincere.
Lord, we acknowledge Your abundant compassion and ever enduring love. From Your fullness we constantly receive Your grace and strength for each moment and for each day.
Lord, we rely on Your power and deliverance that is necessary for overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Lord, guide us when we are at cross roads and where it is so dark that we do not know which way to go forward.
Lord, we commend every desire and expectation of our heart into Your hands. Let everyone receive what You have promised us and may the end be victorious.
Lord, may we realize that no matter what happens, we still remain Your children. We trust in Your goodness and sovereignty which delivers and rescues us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Daniel 6:27
He delivers and rescues; He works signs and wonders in heaven and on earth.. -
HIS PRESENCE WILL GO WITH US

11/11/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for giving us the privilege to see another Monday. We pray for Your presence to go before us throughout the week.
Lord, bless the work of our hands and create a congenial environment to do our tasks and responsibilities according to Your will and guidance.
Lord, we pray for all those who work in fields, factories and other places. Give them and their family members Your protection, especially the labourers engaged in construction sites.
Lord, we pray for those undergoing treatment for various ailments. Touch and heal them by Your stripes. Let Your presence be around all the elderly and sick people especially those who undergo dialysis.
Lord, we commend all the school children. Let the guardian angels be with them as they leave their homes and as they return.
Lord, we commend all of us into Your divine hands. Let no schemes that are aimed at us, not succeed. Give us a clear vision to walk confidently in our ways.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Exodus 33:14
And he said, “My presence will go with you,…” -
OUR LORD WILL STRENGTHEN US & GUARD US FROM EVIL

10/11/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed worship Sunday.
Lord, we gather in Your Church in one accord with gratitude, for the blessings we received in the past week.
Lord, we humble ourselves before You like children, recognizing our limitations and dependence on You. Help us to remain with You and seek Your guidance and strength for our journey next week.
Lord, we trust in Your promise and thank You for the healing, deliverance and fulfillment of our various desires we are to receive, in the coming week.
Lord, grant us strength and protection from all dangers, and carry us through all challenges.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful; He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. -
OUR LORD WILL EXALT US IF WE HUMBLE OURSELVES BEFORE HIM

09/11/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we begin this day with joy and peace in our hearts.Thank You for the protection throughout the night.
Lord, our spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Be our fortress and defender. Let our intimacy with You increase against our hostility, to overcome our temptations of this world.
Lord, may we walk in newness of spirit so that we may do only those things that are pleasing to You.
Lord, we submit ourselves as a family, to Your law and the Holy Spirit and choose to live our life to worship You in spirit and truth.
Lord, we pray in humility and thank You for Your grace and Your unconditional love on us. May we live and work to Your praise and glory.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
James 4:10
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.
